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2023 Mercedes-Benz S500Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2023 Mercedes-Benz S500, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-880 the manufacturer reports only 89% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 89%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 16, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2023 Mercedes-Benz S500 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system10
Forward collision avoidance10
Service brakes10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2023 Mercedes-Benz S500 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

96%repaired · 2026 Q1

Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

Recall 24V-115 · Feb 16, 2024 · 31,848 vehicles · 30,692 repaired

Risk. An 80-Amp fuse that fails can result in a sudden loss of drive power or a loss of critical safety functions such as the restraint systems or instrument…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mercedes-Benz.

Best & worst years

2023 vs. every other S500 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the S500 median. How we score

'93'94'95'96'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'21'23
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated

Own a 2023 S500?

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